Submitted information COLUMBUS – This year’s Light Ohio Blue campaign begins May 15 and continues through May 21. The annual statewide campaign honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and their surviving family members, as well to show support for current law enforcement personnel across the Buckeye State. Since last […]
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert County high school seniors will received their diplomas during graduation exercises later this month. Commencement ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Van Wert and Lincolnview. Crestview High School seniors will graduate at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 28.
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome its newest member, Laing Family Dentistry. Dr. Robert Laing is happy to be back home as he looks forward to being engaged in the community and supporting area events and programs. As a fourth generation small business owner, he joined the Chamber to be involved […]
POSTED: 05/12/22 at 2:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Crestview FFA members Katy Williamson, Emma Wells, Kate Leeth, Abby Detrich, Dakota Parrish and Avery Figley attended the 94th annual FFA State Convention held May 5-6 in Columbus. Before leaving they stopped at Pioneer Seed in Scott to learn about the different types of seeds and how they are made. They also visited the Ohio […]
POSTED: 05/12/22 at 12:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Farm
Wednesday May 11, 2022 9:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Middle Point to investigate a trespassing complaint. 9:33 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to a location in the Village of Convoy in reference to a loose dog. 2:37 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location in the Village of Convoy for […]
POSTED: 05/12/22 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Baseball Lincolnview 14 Bluffton 2 (five innings) BLUFFTON — No. 4 Lincolnview put the finishing touches on a second consecutive 8-0 NWC record and outright championship with a five inning 14-2 win at Bluffton on Wednesday. Even Miller earned the complete game victory, scattering six hits while striking out seven and walking […]
POSTED: 05/12/22 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff and submitted information Van Wert High School recently held its Senior Awards Convocation for the Class of 2022 in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Seniors were honored and recognized for their academic and co-curricular achievements garnered over the past four years, and approximately $1.9 million worth of […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information Luman and Jeanette Slade visited the Convoy Opera House last Thursday, May 5, to donate several heirloom books and memorabilia to the Convoy Historical Society. Historical items donated include: A large two-volume set entitled: The Solder in our Civil War. These books were owned by Fredrick Slade, a Union […]
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VW independent staff The Van Wert Middle School Vocal Music department invites the community to attend their Spring Choir Concert on Monday, May 16, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center auditorium. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will feature the seventh and eighth grade choirs and small ensembles. Students will perform songs from […]
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Van Wert Rotary Club President Vicki Smith (left) recently presented Tisha Fast with the distinguished Paul Harris Fellow Award. The award is given to individuals who make exemplary contributions toward Rotary International’s humanitarian and educational efforts. The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and […]
POSTED: 05/12/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News